The Hermit is the symbol of transformation and self-reliance. It is a card of initiation, but it also means loss and death.
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The Hermit often shows up in readings to show a soul that has lost a sense of direction, but the wise know that life will bring them back to where they need to be.
The Hermit may also be depicted as a young man or woman, holding something in his or her hands (such as a book or the Rosetta Stone).
This can be an archetypal representation of the reader’s own journey through life or an indication that something significant has been found within their own self.
Hermit’s purpose is to remind us that we must take care of ourselves if we are to take care of others. When we forget ourselves, we forget how important it is to our relationships with others.
In other words, this card represents the need for each person to have enough alone time in order to feel grounded and connected with themselves.
Reversed Meaning
The Reversed Hermit often indicates someone who has become isolated from society and their friends because they are preoccupied with personal problems and anxieties.
Sometimes this person will appear lonely or alone on the Reversed Hermit, and they may even be described as eccentric or even dangerous.
Reversed Hermit meanings can indicate that someone has lost touch with their friends or loved ones and are therefore out of touch with themselves.
Reversed Hermit can also represent someone who has become overly isolated from society because they are trying to solve their problems on their own without seeking outside help.
This card often indicates issues surrounding personal growth, initiation, death, or endings. If you are feeling lonely or out of touch with your friends, it may be a good idea to reach out to them.
While this can be a very difficult situation to deal with, it does not necessarily mean that you need to rush off and leave them alone forever.
It may simply mean that they need to do some serious self-reflection before they feel comfortable reconnecting with those around them.
However, if you feel like you are being isolated or misunderstood by those around you, it may be best to just wait until things settle down.
The most important thing to remember is that we are never truly alone in this world, and if we make contact with others, we will have people who care about us and want us to be happy.
The Reversed Hermit does not mean that there is anything wrong with the person or situation depicted on this card. It simply means that sometimes it’s best to slow down and take things one step at a time before rushing into anything new.
